**India’s Core Sectors Grow by 6.3%, Highest in a Year**

*By Akash Pandey | September 22, 2025, 05:58 PM*

India’s eight key infrastructure sectors recorded a growth of 6.3% in August 2025, marking the highest increase in over a year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This growth matches the rate last seen in July 2024 and was primarily driven by strong performances in coal, steel, and cement production.

**Sectoral Growth Highlights**

Coal production saw an impressive year-on-year rise of 11.4%, reversing a previous trend of declines. Steel production surged by 14.2%, while cement output increased by 6.1%. Fertilizer production also posted a modest gain of 4.6%. Electricity generation grew by 3.1% in August, though this was slightly lower compared to its robust growth in July.

**Mixed Performance Across Other Sectors**

Despite the positive momentum in most areas, certain sectors experienced setbacks. Crude oil output declined by 1.2%, natural gas production fell by 2.2%, and refinery products growth slowed to 3%, dampening the overall index of the eight core industries.

These eight sectors collectively play a crucial role in India’s industrial performance, accounting for nearly 40% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The strong growth seen this August signals a positive trend in India’s core infrastructure industries, contributing to the broader economic recovery.
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